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Muscle Powered hosts Tuesday morning walk at Carson City's John Mankins Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/31/2020 - 4:51pmCome join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City. Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building. The Tuesday morning, Feb. 4 walk will be held at John Mankins Park, East. No dogs allowed in park. Meet at 3051 Oak Ridge Drive and West College Parkway. The walk is along a pavement trail.
A schedule of all upcoming activities and events can be found at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.
Priorities: What’s Hot and What’s Not
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 01/25/2020 - 10:28amLast week, I wrote about overwhelm and how to approach it. But, there’s one part of the process of overcoming overwhelm that will trip you up if you don’t understand it - setting priorities.
Priorities fall under a number of categories:
- Critical priority. (Example: Something that has to be done in 24 hours, often has a consequence if not done)
- The deadline is approaching. (Example: Hard deadline, no moving it, often has penalties for missing)
Carson City’s Mayor Bob Crowell delivers his last ‘State of the City’ address
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/24/2020 - 1:16pmDuring the annual “State of the City” address Friday at Gold Dust West, Carson City’s Mayor Bob Crowell gave his last speech of its kind, as he is retiring at the end of this year.
The State of the City address is a way community members can be kept up to date on everything going on in our capital city, including achievements, challenges, and everything in between.
Updates included achievements such as the completion of the water pipeline from Douglas County to Carson City, the Complete Streets Project, Tesla’s grant for the Carson City School District, the first new park opening in 12 years, the opening of the Disc Golf course, and more.
Nevada Artists Association donates $1,500 to Boys and Girls Club for children's art programs
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 01/23/2020 - 1:25pmOn Thursday morning, the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada was presented with a donation of $1,500 by the Nevada Artist’s Association to help with the cost of art programs at the club.
Mammography screenings via Mammovan offered in Gardnerville, Dayton, Carson City and Reno
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/22/2020 - 4:07pmNevada Health Centers’ Mammovan will offer mammography screenings in Gardnerville, Dayton, Reno and Carson City through the end of the month.
New leadership roles assigned for Carson City School Board, approved calendar
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/21/2020 - 11:57amCarson City Historical Society's Save Adele's building fundraiser continues, nearly $7K raised
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/21/2020 - 9:47amPlease help save Adele’s building in Carson City, Nev. There was great pride in our city when the Captain Porter’s House, now Adele’s, was first built. A quote from the newspaper is as follows:
DeBug Computer of Carson City, Carson Valley raise $500 for Between Horses and Humans
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/19/2020 - 3:00pmCARSON CITY — Debbie Barham, co-owner of DeBug Computer, presented a check for $500 raised at the company’s annual Photos with Santa event over the holidays to Barbara Slade, program and equine manager for Between Horses and Humans at the organization’s Gardnerville riding arena.
Senator Square: Carson’s got game is the theme of 2020 Winterfest
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/19/2020 - 9:47amWinterfest is here, and the theme, Carson's Got Game, is more than just a nice motto, it is a series of multiple physical board games, playground games, and video games. According to CHS physical education teacher and Leadership adviser Ann Britt, “the class color teachers will be playing a game of life-size Hungry Hippo during the assembly Jan. 17, and we will be doing a door decorating competition with judging taking place Jan. 21; the top three winners will receive a gift card to Starbucks.”
Carson City's greenUP! receives recycling grant to further Carson Street Green Dining District
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 01/18/2020 - 2:37pmgreenUP!, a nonprofit organization that provides environmental education to businesses, announced it has received a $12,898 grant from the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection Bureau of Sustainable Materials Management 2020 Recycling Grant Program.
Youth Theatre Carson City presents 'Shrek the Musical'
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/17/2020 - 1:36pmTheatre Carson City is thrilled to announce our upcoming production of Shrek the Musical, Jr, which will run for 8 performances over two weekends, January 17-26, 2020 in Bob Boldrick Theatre at the Carson City Community Center.
What Works: Take action to stop project overwhelm
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/16/2020 - 12:27pmI have had a lot of opportunity knock on my door lately. It seems from the moment I open my eyes in the morning, I am going non-stop on everything from my new radio show on KNVC (Business Therapy, Mondays and Wednesdays 7:30 to 8 a.m.) to the needs of a variety of companies. Honestly, it can get a little overwhelming. It’s overwhelming until I realize there a sure-fire cure for overwhelm — take one strategic action.
Carson City Historical Society serves as curator of local history, leads effort to move Adele's building
Submitted by editor on Wed, 01/15/2020 - 11:58amThe Carson City Historical Society has recently been thrust into the spotlight because of the proposed demolition of the 155-year old building once occupied by Café at Adele’s and preceding businesses through the years attracting hundreds of customers through those historic doors.
5 Questions for Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ronni Hannaman
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 01/13/2020 - 12:17pmOn this week's installment of Carson Now's Five Questions series, we speak with Ronni Hannaman, Executive Director of the Carson City Chamber of Commerce about her position with the chamber, advice for business owners, and more.
Free fitness and outdoor adventures available for young people living with cancer, MS
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/09/2020 - 8:53amFirst Descents is piloting in 2020 a monthly meetups program in northern Nevada. The program will provide 11 life-changing outdoor and outdoor-related adventures this year free of cost to local young adults impacted by cancer and other serious health conditions.
Douglas County Commission votes support for Gardnerville community plan to keep wild horses wild
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/07/2020 - 5:05pmThe Douglas County Board of County Commissioners passed a resolution Tuesday stating the County's support for the local wild horses and the Pine Nut Wild Horse Advocates, the Gardnerville community organization working to protect local wild horses.
Late Carson City couple gives WNC $500,000 gift to benefit students
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/07/2020 - 12:49pmWestern Nevada College students, for generations to come, will have Martha “Betty” and Clarence Berger to thank for their start in higher education and shaping their professional careers.
What Works: What can you learn from the last decade?
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/31/2019 - 5:27pmLast day of the decade! I feel peaceful, which is not what I felt at all at the beginning of this pivotal decade. I’m thinking about me in 2010. So different! The progression this decade has been significant. I have a challenge for you all. Write out the highlights of each decade. Map your progress. What can you learn from the last decade?
Carson City Community Support Services Grant now taking Applications for 2021
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 12/28/2019 - 12:07pmCarson City is now accepting Letters of Intent to Apply for our Community Support Services Grant (CSSG). Non-profit organizations and government agencies are qualified to fill out the Letter of Intent. Projects or programs must be for Carson City residence. In addition, your agencies proposal must meet one of the following critical needs of the community:
Carson City School District hires Director of Student Support Services
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/24/2019 - 12:12pmChristine Lenox, Ed.D., has been appointed as director of Student Support Services for the Carson City School District. She will begin her role with the district after it is announced at the next school board meeting Jan. 14, 2020.
Food for Thought closes out coat drive with 130 coats collected for Carson City kids in transition
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 12/21/2019 - 1:15pmOn Monday, Dec. 23, more than 130 Carson City children in transition will receive a brand new coat, a gift and a holiday brunch, thanks to the efforts of Food for Thought, a Carson City-based non-profit dedicated to feeding children, and the generosity of the Carson City Nugget Casino Hotel.
'Unsilent Night' and holiday bells at BAC, toy drive, Santa Train and more: Carson City region readies for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 12/19/2019 - 7:10pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a mountain of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include a toy and gift drive for homeless kids and teens, the 12th annual Christmas Carol Playalong for Strings at the Carson Mall, Carson City’s first-ever "Unsilent Night" at the Brewery Arts Center, a Só Sol dinner with entertainment at Sassafras, a "Pink Party" cancer center fundraiser at the Lighthouse Bar, comedian Dan St. Paul at the Carson Comedy Club and more.
NCET Re-Elects Susan Moreno & Peter Williamson to Board
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 12/19/2019 - 3:35pmRENO — Susan Moreno and Peter Williamson have been elected to the board of directors of NCET, a member-supported non-profit that produces educational and networking events to help people explore businesses and technology.
What Works: Work at your relationships, but don't torture yourself
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/19/2019 - 10:31amI was scrolling around on Facebook today and ran into a post. “Once you are in a relationship, you think it’s going to last forever. In reality, it only lasts as long as you are both working for it. If one of you stops working, it falls apart.” Lots of comments in agreement were posted. There were lots of likes and loves. My viewpoint is slightly different.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, Dec. 19
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/18/2019 - 8:12pmThe spirit of Christmas is in the air as we head into the final stretch of the work week. Thursday events around the capital city feature an afternoon hike hosted by Muscle Powered, a Carson City tradition with the return of Joyful Noise Holiday Community Show at the Brewery Arts Center and more.
Nevada Raider Nation, Carson City Chapter Game Watch, Drawing and Silent Auction
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/17/2019 - 10:40pmNevada Raider Nation - Carson City Chapter will host an Oakland Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers game watch at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22 at Jimmy G's, 301 N. Carson St. in Carson City.
The game watch will feature drawings for fantastic Raiders gear; a silent auction on even greater Raiders items, like an autographed Willie Brown photo, highball and shot glasses with the Raiders logo, T-shirts, games, Howie Long photo, and a whole lot more!
Muscle Powered Tuesday Morning Walk, December 31 at Freeway Multi-Use Path
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/17/2019 - 4:56pmCome join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City! Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building. A schedule of all upcoming activities and events can be found at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.
Events around Carson City for Tuesday, Dec. 17
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/16/2019 - 7:33pmClouds will roll into the capital city region Tuesday keeping temperatures quite chilly. Happenings around town include organized morning and evening fitness walks, a "Stuff the Bus Toy Drive" at Capital Ford, a Planning Commission meeting on the proposed Andersen Ranch development and a Posada event at Mark Twain Elementary. Plus, the Carson City School Orchestra Program will hold its annual Holiday Concert at the community center, The Peanuts Gang Trio will hold a free holiday concert at Sassafras, and more.
Muscle Powered hosts Tuesday evening walk in Downtown Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 12/15/2019 - 12:07pmCome join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City. Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building.
Muscle Powered Thursday Hike December 19 at VeeCee Canyon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 12/14/2019 - 4:00pmCome join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City! Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building. A schedule of all upcoming activities and events can be found at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.